This lesson focuses on a few short fill ideas. Short fills generally take up a half measure or less,... read more
When Dave Constantin sat down and played his groove at NAMM 2013, I knew I had to use it... read more
This sweet drum fill idea has gotten a lot of mileage over the years. It's a sextuplet pattern combining... read more
This week we explore the concept of polyrhythms by examining Herlin Riley's techniques. read more
Learn a syncopated, open hi-hat technique used in the song I Need a Dollar by Aloe Blacc. read more
For this week's lesson we have a crack at one of my favorite drum beats from one of my... read more
Learn a simple stick-trick idea used within a drum beat context. This trick is fun and seems to grab... read more
This lesson explores variations of the technique originally taught in That Funkin' Five Stroke Roll video lesson. read more
In this lesson, learn the main groove from the song The Sweetest Taboo by Sade. This groove has its... read more
Here are 3 simple grooves that will help develop some crucial skills for any drummer who has recently picked... read more
Drummer Todd Walker performing a fill using Eighth Note Triplets and Sixteenths, in a Half-Time Funk Groove read more
Learn four patterns from Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation. read more
One of my favorite go-to warm-ups, this pattern can also double as a slick technique to use within your... read more
This week's lesson goes over the drum part for the guitar solo portion of Jump by Van Halen. Eddie... read more
In this weeks lesson I am going to show you how to play a 4 bar/measure combination of paradiddles... read more
